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Margazhi A Time ofStability

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At the onset of the Tamil month of

Margazhi, Sadhguru speaks about the

spiritual significance of this time and

how we can make use of it to create

balance and stability within ourselves.

Sadhguru: We are at a time of the year which is

considered significant for those on the spiritual path.

The Tamil month of Margazhi starts from December

16th. At this time of year the planet Earth is closest to

the sun. In the northern hemisphere this should have

been the hottest month, but it is the coolest because


the northern face of the planet is facing away from the

sun. The closeness to the sun renders an angle where

the suns rays are diffused as they hit the planet. They

fail to warm the earth as they would have if it were a

little away. But in terms of the suns gravity

functioning on the planet, right now it is at the

highest. January 3r d, 2014 is the day when the planet

is closest to the sun, so the maximum pull of the suns

gravity happens at this time. That is the effect the

Margazhi month has on the human system it pulls

you from the base.

Margazhi is a time to bring balance and stability to the

system. There are practices in the yogic system which


have been transmitted into the culture in many

different ways. This is a time when men will do what

generally women are supposed to do, and vice versa.

In Tamil Nadu, men will go on nagarasankeertan;

they will sing and practice devotion which are

largely considered feminine. Geometry and

masculinity are very directly connected. The feminine

always pays maximum significance to an objects

color and outer form. The masculine always sees the

geometric base first. In this month, women practice

geometry not on paper, but in front of their homes,

drawing geometrical figures or kolams.

Because of a general pull downward, the muladhara

(the foundation chakra), and thus the preservative

nature of life, become dominant. All life in the

northern hemisphere is at its minimum right now. If

you plant a seed, the growth will be slowest at this

time, and it will not sprout very well. Since the growth

is held back by a certain inertia in the life force, this is

a time the body can recoup and preserve itself well.

Recognizing this, it is still maintained that there are

never any marriages in Tamil Nadu during Margazhi.


This is not a time for conception. Even grihastas, or

householders, practice brahmacharya for this period.

This is also a good time particularly for those suffering

from psychological imbalances because the suns

energy is pulling downward, and they can stabilize

themselves. In the yogic system, if there is a

psychological imbalance, it is always seen as water

element going out of control. If you have a tank full of

water and shake it, it will slosh. The water element

causes various levels of imbalance in a person if the

right kind of things are not done with it. Traditionally,

in this month, there are various practices to be in

touch with water. Generally, people dont want to miss


the brahma muhurtam (3:40am, a conducive time for

spiritual sadhana). One of the simplest things people

do is go into temple ponds at 3:40am to take a dip.

The Margazhi brings a natural sense of stability into

the system. There are any number of spiritual seekers

who are constantly one step forward, one step

backward. This is happening to too many people

because there is not enough sadhana towards

stabilizing themselves. If you are pulled upward and

you are not stable within yourself, it will lead to

imbalances. This month is used for stability and the

next month, the Thai, is used for mobility. If you have

created enough stability within you, only then would

you dare to be mobile. This is a time to create balance

and stability.

Editors Note: Find out more about the wonderful

intricacies of Indian culture in this collection of

Sadhgurus articles on the subject.


POSTED IN: YOGA & MEDITATION, DEMYSTIFYINGYOGA, SADHGURU, MASTER'S WORDS

TAGS: Culture, Sadhana

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Ranjani a year ago

namaskarams...My master as usual....A message just in time!! pranams...No words....

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lee 4 months ago

That was very helpful !Thank you !I'm a Tibetan Buddhist but would like to know more about Aravadic food and medicine! Is this ok with you and thegroup?

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karthik a year ago

Excellent. .. I learnt the truth....

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Jaya 4 months ago

Namaskaram Sadhguru, what is the significance of rangoli with flowers and lamps in front of Dhyanalinga

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Robin 4 months ago

Sadguru .. he is Santaclaus .. his gift is very simple n most important anybody can give..to really live like a human

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ana 4 months ago

we stay in north india n its very cold rt now-so how do we go abt staying in touch with water this way?

bhupinder gupta 4 months ago

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Draupady , ganga ,kannagi , bhooma devi , saraswaties . sitas , and other devies and other good peoples were always and again and again insulted and were victim of cruielties and crimes .and girls like taraka(tataka) and her mother and her souls were

accused and culprits and of cruilities ,why the girls like taraka could not become good humans and peoples like others . why peoples became so bad and wrong even girl and ladies insulted girls and ladies ,

Was kunti and kunti's humans and other souls were real cuilprits , in the 2012 ,13 ,2014 were beaten and killed very badlly by the gods like bharama , guru bhiraspati ,dakshina moorti , two goddess might be ganga and draupadi and other gods like may be ram ,krishna , and others .of many mahabharata story of one kunty was mother of human of taraka or taraka sister .according to one story draupadi was boon/cursed by shiva of five husdands . kunti andkunti's humans and other souls would had been culprits or guilty of revenges .

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Jaya 4 months ago

Yey Santa Claus time, Sadhguru what gift is in store for this

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Vishal Vangara 4 months ago

Sadhguru, i still didnt get how to stabilize

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20 yr old seeker. a year ago

Can someone please tell me how can I balance water element in my body? problems too.

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Umasankar M Thiyagarajan a year ago

Thanks Sadhguru. ..

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venu a year ago

Thank you to the Guruji

a year ago

Thank you for this post!

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